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Faustina and Oasis holiday specials

faustina wrapped rabbitFaustina’s Festive Holiday Feasts

Faustina’s executive chef, Billy Sotelo has been busy working his magic for the upcoming holiday feasts. On Christmas Eve, Faustina will be open for lunch, then open for dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. with Chef Sotelo’s winter dinner menu plus his “Christmas Lobster” special: lobster linguini with asparagus, finished with a Cognac cream sauce and served with Bourbon and honey gelato.

Then, on New Year’s Eve, decadent four-course menu of Sotelo’s favorites will be served from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is $50 per person not including suggested wine pairings, tax or gratuity. Faustina will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

On the big weekend between the holidays, Faustina will feature special offerings from the New Year’s Eve menu, for a “taste” of the upcoming celebration, including the tuna tartare, arugula beet salad, tenderloin entree and chocolate lava cake. New this year is the weekend brunch, Saturday, December 29 and Sunday December 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., a favorite for locals.

“I just love holiday dinners,” said Billy Sotelo, executive chef. “People are all about indulging, and I can create some really decadent menus.” Reservations are highly suggested and can be made by calling 801-746-4441

New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu

Appetizers (choice of one)

* Tuna Tartare Chives, Sea Salt, Cracked Pepper, Lemon
(suggested pairing, Ponzi Pinot Gris, $11.00)

* Bruschetta Tasting, Braised Short Rib with Parmesan, Beets with Gorgonzola Dolce
(suggested pairing, Batasiolo Moscato D’Asti, $8.00)

* Pancetta-Wrapped Rabbit, Winter Squash Caponata, Sautéed Tuscan Kale, Citrus Gastrique
(suggested pairing, Caymus Belle Glos Pinot Noir Blanc, $9.00)

Soup & Salad (choice of one)

* Sun Choke Soup, Chives, Truffle Oil
(suggested pairing,Londer Dry Gewurtzraminer, $9.00)

* Warm Spinach Salad, Shaved White Cheddar, Boiled Egg, Crispy Bacon, Mushrooms, Roasted Red Onion, Balsamic Vinaigrette
(suggested pairing, Belle Glos Pinot Noir Blanc, $9.00)

* Arugula Beet Salad, Bacon, Goat Cheese Crostini, Honey Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
(suggested pairing, Anselmi “San Vincenzo” White, $8.00)

Entrées (choice of one)

* Tuxedo Scallops, Black Truffle Layered Scallops, Roasted Fennel Risotto, Truffle Corn Sauce
(suggested pairing, Anselmi “San Vincenzo” White, $8.00)

* Herb Crusted Beef Tenderloin, Sautéed Portabella, White Asparagus, Romanesco, Celery Root Purée, Port Wine Sauce
(suggested pairing, Santa Rita Carmenere, $11.00)

* Black Truffle Gnocchi, Red Onion, Hen of the Wood Mushroom, Roasted Corn Truffle Broth, Smoked Paprika Oil
(suggested pairing, Nik Weiss Reisling, $7.00)

* Roasted Lamb Rack, Roasted Garlic Potato Purée, Squash Ratatouille, Rosemary
(suggested pairing, Colores del Sol Malbec, $8.00)

Dessert (choice of one)

* Pumpkin Panna Cotta with Gingerbread Crumbles
(suggested pairing, Elderton Botrytis Semillon, $8.00)

* Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee
(suggested pairing, Segura Viudas Kier Royale, $7.50)

* Chocolate Lava Cake
(suggested pairing, Pacific Rim Framboise, $6.00)

* Apple Tarte Tatin
(suggested pairing, Elderton Botrytis Semillon, $8.00)

Faustina
454 East Broadway Salt Lake City, UT 84111
(801) 746-4441

www.faustinaslc.com

Oasis Cafe specials

Oasis Cafe will greet revelers this New Year’s Eve with a special four-course prix fixe menu from 5 p.m. Mirroring Executive Chef Billy Sotelo’s creative daily menu filled with local organic vegetables, sustainable ranched meats and the freshest seafood, the New Year’s Eve menu has something for everyone. Cost is $37 not including suggested wine pairings, tax or gratuity.

New Year’s Day brunch at Oasis Cafe is also a favorite with locals. It’s loaded with traditional breakfast dishes, soups, salads and sandwiches. Brunch is ala carte and will be served from 8c a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with lighter fare served from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m..

Oasis Cafe will closed at 3 p.m. Christmas Eve and be closed all Christmas Day to allow their employees to enjoy the holidays with their families. Reservations are highly suggested and can be made by calling (801) 322-0404.

oasis cafe patioOasis Cafe’s New Years Eve menu

Amuse Bouche
* Honey Smoked Salmon with Lemon Crème Fraîche, Caviar
* Wild Mushroom Canapé with Crispy Sausage

First Course
* Arugula Berry Salad with Blueberries, Blackberries, Brie Cheese, Candied Walnuts and Raspberry Vinaigrette
* Shrimp Bisque with Chives, Grilled Baguette

Entrée
* Seared Scallops with cauliflower puree, crispy pancetta, micro greens, blood orange gastrique
* Roasted Filet Mignon with sautéed oyster mushrooms, Yukon gold potatoes and smoked tomato sauce
* Herb Crusted Chicken Breast with soft Asiago polenta, black Tuscan kale, chorizo broth, grilled scallion oil

Desserts
* Tuxedo Cheesecake
* Gelato Banana Split
* Cashew Apple Crumble

Oasis Cafe
151 South 5th East Salt Lake City, UT 84102
(801) 322-0404

www.oasiscafeslc.com



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